Harper's Index: Geopolitical and Sanctions Insights

1. Number of Kaspersky executives sanctioned by the US Treasury: 12 (Source)
2. Days since the Russia-Ukraine war began: 851 (Source)
3. Number of Russian vessels newly sanctioned by the EU: 27 (Source)
4. Number of ships sanctioned by the EU for carrying Russian oil: 17 (Source)
5. Number of North Korean sanctions Russia believes should be reconsidered: Undisclosed (Source)
6. Days until Indian Prime Minister Modi's scheduled visit to Russia: Undisclosed (Source)
7. Number of magistrates sanctioned by Kano State Judicial Service Commission: 3 (Source)
8. Percentage increase in global oil prices following supply tension news: Not specified (Source)
9. Number of pianists causing controversy with Huawei’s founder: 1 (Source)
10. Number of days until Iran’s presidential election after the supreme leader’s call for maximum turnout: 5 (Source)
11. Number of strategic treaties signed between Russia and North Korea during Putin’s latest visit: 1 (Source)
12. Number of times the word "sanctions" appeared in EU policy discussions this month: Numerous (Source)
13. Number of EU Foreign Affairs Council meetings attended by Minister Baiba Braže in June: 1 (Source)
14. Number of controversial figures seen with Ren Zhengfei: 1 (Source)
15. Number of vessels added to the EU's list of entities under sanctions due to Russia-Ukraine conflict: 27 (Source)
16. Level of social media storm triggered by Huawei founder's meeting with disgraced pianist: High (Source)
17. Number of EU sanctions packages against Russia as of the latest count: 14 (Source)
18. Number of days it took for oil markets to react to recovery prospects in China: Not specified (Source)
19. Number of cyberharassment measures discussed by Twitch in a recent interview: Multiple (Source)
20. Number of Russian officials pushing for reconsideration of North Korea sanctions: At least

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